Breathe
Sean Paul Lyrics


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Sean Paul and Blu Cantrell
Remix that gona make ya head swell yo
Yo hey yo yo hey yo

So what's that supposed to be about baby
Gall free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy
Reminisce 'pon all the good times daily
Why you try pull that got me actin shady

What's that supposed to be about baby
Gall free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy
Sean-a-paul u'll give ya the good lovin daily
Now you try and pull that got me actin shady

You say you love me, say you love me
But you're never there for me, yeah,
You'll be cryin', slowly dyin'
When I decide to leave, oh, oh

All we do is make up
Then break up
Why don't we wake up
And see

When love hurts
It won't work
Maybe we need some time alone
We need to let it breathe (So what's that supposed to be about baby)
Breathe (Gall free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy)
Breathe (Reminisce 'pon all the good times daily )
Breathe (Why you try pull that got me actin shady)

You're only lonely when your homey
Ain't got a ride or no loot, yeah,
Then comes the drama
Some other girl is claimin' she's goin' out with you,

All we do is make up
Then break up
Why don't we wake up
And see

When love hurts
It won't work
Maybe we need some time alone
We need to let it breathe (So what's that supposed to be about baby)
Breathe (Gall free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy)
Breathe
Breathe, breathe

Dutty yea
My girl for the fourth time
Let me make it very clear to you
Your very dear to me
And honor of me share to you
Me not unfair to you
Who would u want for real you make me know and
I will be there for you
But me know I'm not a fear to you
Stand up like a man and not be there cuz I care for you
Long time tellin you
No other girl can compare to you
Woman if you leave me now
I'm gonna shed alot of tears for you
Say you want to breathe I'm still not I'm exhalin'
Say you want to leave cuz this relationship failin'
Aint nobody say that it would be smooth sailin'
Girl I wanna know why your bailin'

So what's that supposed to be about baby
Gall free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy
Reminisce about all the good times daily
Why you try pull that got me actin shady shady baby baby

Maybe we need some time alone
So we can just breathe
Let it breathe
Breathe
Breathe
Let it breathe
Breathe
Breathe
Breathe





Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let it breathe yeah
Oh oh time to breathe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sean Paul's song "Breathe" describe a relationship in which the couple constantly fights and breaks up, and the singer tries to convince his partner to let the relationship breathe by taking some time apart. He expresses confusion about their situation and urges his partner to "free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy." He also emphasizes their good times together and asks why she is trying to cause drama. The chorus repeats the message of needing space and time apart to let love breathe and potentially salvage the relationship.


This song is a collaboration between Sean Paul and Blu Cantrell and was released as a single in 2003. The remix features a more prominent role for Cantrell and includes new verses from both singers. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 10 in several other countries.


Line by Line Meaning

So what's that supposed to be about baby
I'm confused about what you're really trying to say


Gall free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy
Relax and stop acting irrational


Reminisce 'pon all the good times daily
Think back on the good times we shared every day


Why you try pull that got me actin shady
Why are you doing something that makes me distrust you


You say you love me, say you love me
You keep telling me that you love me


But you're never there for me, yeah,
You're never around to support me


You'll be cryin', slowly dyin'
You'll be sad and miserable


When I decide to leave, oh, oh
If I decide to leave you


All we do is make up
Our relationship is filled with constant arguing


Then break up
Then we split up


Why don't we wake up
We need to realize what's going on in our relationship


And see
We need to understand the truth about our relationship


When love hurts
When our relationship is painful


It won't work
It's not going to succeed


Maybe we need some time alone
We might need to take a break from each other


We need to let it breathe (So what's that supposed to be about baby)
We need to let our relationship breathe and figure out the truth


Breathe (Gall free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy)
Relax and let things happen naturally


Breathe (Reminisce 'pon all the good times daily )
Reflect on the good times we had to remind us why we love each other


Breathe (Why you try pull that got me actin shady)
Stop doing things that make me distrust you


You're only lonely when your homey
You only feel alone when your friends aren't around


Ain't got a ride or no loot, yeah,
When you don't have transportation or money


Then comes the drama
Then problems arise


Some other girl is claimin' she's goin' out with you,
Another girl is saying she's dating you


Dutty yea
A Jamaican slang expression


My girl for the fourth time
My girlfriend for the fourth time


Let me make it very clear to you
I want to explain something to you in a straightforward manner


Your very dear to me
You are very important to me


And honor of me share to you
I want to share my values and principles with you


Me not unfair to you
I am not treating you unfairly


Who would u want for real you make me know and
Let me know who you really want


I will be there for you
I will be there to support you


But me know I'm not a fear to you
But I know you don't fear me


Stand up like a man and not be there cuz I care for you
Be responsible instead of relying on me because I care for you


Long time tellin you
I've been telling you for a long time


No other girl can compare to you
No other girl is like you


Woman if you leave me now
If you break up with me


I'm gonna shed alot of tears for you
I'm going to cry a lot because of you


Say you want to breathe I'm still not I'm exhalin'
You say you want space, but I'm not giving it to you


Say you want to leave cuz this relationship failin'
You want to leave because our relationship is not working out


Aint nobody say that it would be smooth sailin'
Nobody ever said that our relationship would be easy


Girl I wanna know why your bailin'
I want to know why you're leaving


Maybe we need some time alone
We might need to take a break from each other


So we can just breathe
So we can relax and take it easy


Let it breathe
Let our relationship breathe and figure things out


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let it breathe yeah
Yes, let our relationship breathe


Oh oh time to breathe
It's time to relax and take a break




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bruce W. Franklin, Eric Wagner, Rick J. Wartell

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@nataliachavez1731

Sean Paul and Blu Cantrell
Remix that gonna make ya head swell yo
Yo hey yo boem yo hey yo
Dutty, yeah (Breathe)

So what's that supposed to be about baby?
Gal free up ya mind and stop actin' crazy
Reminisce about all the good times daily
Why you try to pose like I be actin' shady (Breathe)
What's that supposed to be about baby?
Gal free up ya mind and stop actin' crazy
Sean Paul'll give ya the good lovin' daily
Now you try pose like I be actin' shady (Talk to me now Blu)

You say you love me, say you love me
But you're never there for me, yeah
You'll be cryin' slowly dyin'
When I decide to leave, oh, oh

All we do is make up (Make up)
Then break up (Break up)
Why don't we wake up
And see?
When love hurts (Love hurts)
It won't work (Won't work)
Maybe we need some time alone
We need to let it breathe

So what's that supposed to be about baby? (Breathe)
Gal free up ya mind and stop actin' crazy (Breathe)
Reminisce about all the good times daily (Breathe)
Why you try to pose like I be actin' shady?

You're only lonely when your homey
Ain't got a ride or no loot, yeah (Yeah)
Then comes the drama
Some other girl is claimin' she's goin' out with you

All we do is make up (Make up)
Then break up (Break up)
Why don't we wake up
And see?
When love hurts (Love hurts)
It won't work (Won't work)
Maybe we need some time alone
We need to let it breathe
So what's that supposed to be about baby? (Breathe)
Gal free up ya mind and stop actin' crazy (Breathe)
Shady shady shady
(Breathe)
(Breathe)
(Breathe)

Dutty, yeah
My girl for the fourth time (Come on girl)
Better make it very clear to you you're very dear to me
An honor of me share to you me not unfair to you
Woman I want for real to make you know that i will always join in to you
But me know me not a fear to you
Me stand up like a man and I'll be there 'cuz I care for you (Yeah okay)
Long time me tellin' you no other girl can compare to you
Oh my dear if you leave me know i'm going to shed a lots of tear for you
You want to breathe and still you're not exhalin' (Here we go)
Say you want to leave 'cuz this relationship failin' (Come on girl)
Ain't nobody say that it would be smooth sailin'
Girl I want to know why your bailin', ship yo

So what's that supposed to be about baby? (Breathe)
Gal free up ya mind and stop actin' crazy (Breathe)
Reminisce about all the good times daily (Let me freak out)
Why you try pose like I be actin' shady (Let me freak)
(Shady shady shady baby baby)
Maybe we need some time alone
So we can just breathe (Breathe)
Let it breathe (Breathe)
(Breathe)
Breathe
(Breathe)
(Breathe)
Let it breathe
(Breathe)
Breathe
(Breathe)
(Breathe)
Yeah yeah let it breathe, yeah (Shady shady shady baby shady)
Time to breathe y'all
(Breathe)
(Breathe)
Time to breathe y'all
(Breathe)



All comments from YouTube:

@nickdorling2320

Used to go work with my mate . When this track came on the radio he’d turn it right up . Send chills and good memories up my spine when I here it .. rip Steve x

@kaichandler

No one cares what year you're in. Let's just enjoy this never-forgotten classic!

@Lowcast94

In 2077 my city was named the most violent city in America...and yes we still listen to this

@kauppareissuilija.from.Finland

However, I’m here in 2021. 💕🎶

@freaky09freak

hell yeah!!!!

@TheLovliestTear

Blu was/is a powerhouse! That voice commands attention! I still love her til this day. 🌬🌬🌬

@esrynshudder4216

aba & preach really jammed to this huh. It's such a banger.

@MrKrisrey

I was looking for this comment

@philm81

Yup

@homelackin2234

I'm here for this

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